Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles

Shrimp, garlic, lemon, and a few other pantry items make this a quick weeknight meal. Make a side salad while the shrimp are marinating and you will have dinner on the table in an hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 medium zucchini
• ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
• ¼ cup finely diced shallot
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, not packed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 garlic clove, dried parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; mix well. Add shrimp, turn to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Cut off the ends of the zucchini and use a spiralizer on the thinnest setting to create the zoodles.

Step 3

Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Saute shallot for 3 minutes; add remaining garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Add lemon juice, wine, lemon zest, and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and add zucchini; stir for 2 to 3 minutes. The residual heat will cook the zucchini.

Step 5

Divide onto 2 plates, top with fresh parsley, and serve.